Podcast appearances and mentions of Shannon Keith

“We enacted what's called the Beagle Freedom Project Bill. Basically, what it said was, if you're a facility that tests on dogs and cats, when the testing is over, you are mandated to release those animals to give them a second chance at life to a 501C3 charity like Beagle Freedom Project or any other type of facility like that, like a rescue facility. You wouldn't believe how hard that was to pass.” – Shannon Keith   The story sounds like a dream: hundreds of animals used for research and testing are now free and the former prison that they were forced to call home has been torn down to become a safe and loving animal sanctuary.  This conversation was done as a live interview a few weeks ago. It's with me and Shannon Keith, the president and founder of the Beagle Freedom Project. I invited her on to discuss the shutdown of a massive dog and cat testing laboratory in Nowata, Oklahoma. Not only did the Beagle Freedom Project and Shannon shut down this laboratory, but they rescued all of the dogs and cats that were being tested on there, and they took over the laboratory and it's grounds and are in the process of transforming it into a 30-acre sanctuary called Freedom Fields.   The closure of this laboratory ends one-third of the toxic flea and tick testing industry in the United States, sparing the lives of thousands of dogs and cats. Beagle Freedom Project is the world's leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals used in experimental research. Since 2010, they have liberated thousands of animals while working to end their abuse through education, advocacy, and legislation. We talk about the shutdown, the rescue of hundreds of animals that were being tested on, and the magic of transforming a dark and terrifying animal research lab into a beautiful sanctuary. And, we discuss not only how to help these former research animals, but also the more than one hundred million still being used for testing and research in the United States.      

But who doesn't love a beagle? Shout out to Snoop. Every time we think of beagles, we picture them "pre-washing" the dishes when the dishwasher's open. It's an important job, better than Cascade! Today, We're thrilled to have a fan crush moment with Shannon Keith, founder of the Beagle Freedom Project. Shannon, an attorney, award-winning filmmaker, and animal advocate, established the Beagle Freedom Project in 2010. Since then, they've rescued over 3,500 animals from labs where they were used for testing everything from floor cleaners to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These animals, often slated for euthanasia, now find loving homes thanks to Shannon's efforts. Even more impressive is the legislative impact; the Beagle Freedom Bill, which mandates the release of lab animals for adoption, is now enacted in 13 states. Shannon shares the incredible journey of these rescued animals, the challenges of advocacy, and the profound human-animal bond. Join us as Shannon discusses how beagles adjust to new homes, the significance of their docile nature in labs, and her groundbreaking efforts to shut down a private testing facility in Oklahoma. This episode is a testament to the difference one person can make and the enduring power of compassion. Welcome, Shannon! Let's dive into your incredible work and hear some heartwarming rescue stories. Do beagles truly adapt to loving homes after such a traumatic start? Listen in to find out how these resilient animals find their way to a new life of love and care. https://bfp.org/ Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. All footage owned by SLA Video Productions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingofpets/message

Shannon Keith, the president and founder of the Beagle Freedom Project, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they helped close a massive animal testing laboratory that housed more than 200 dogs and cats from cruel experimentation. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Trigger warning: This episode contains mentions of animals being used for pharmaceutical testing purposes, talk of animals being abused and animals dealing with issues of PTSD and the fallout that comes from surviving life in testing facilities. We all know animal testing happens. But did you know that it doesn't just happen on rats and mice? It happens on all sorts of animals, including dogs and cats. And when it comes to dogs, the breed of choice for testing, especially when it comes to toxicity testing for the pharmaceutical industry, is the beagle. In this episode, Bill talks to Shannon Keith. She's the founder and president of the international non-profit Beagle Freedom Project. Throughout her career advocating for animals, she has been a voice for all animals on the streets, behind closed doors, in the courtroom and in state capitols. Check out the Beagle Freedom Project at BFP.org and @BeagleFreedom on all your standard social channels. Big Wags Chicago is online at www.bigwagschicago.com. You can also find Big Wags on Mastodon, Discord, TikTok and Instagram under the handle @bigwagschicago. Have a question you want answered in a future episode or just want to say hi? Email podcast@bigwagschicago.com.

Your host, Warren Coughlin, talks with Shannon Keith of Sudara. A trip to India in 2005 inspired founder Shannon Keith to begin an innovative business venture to create a lasting impact for survivors and those at high risk of sex trafficking. The team believes that safe, steady, and living-wage employment would be a pathway to freedom and offer women and their families choices. To learn more about Shannon's work, visit https://sudara.org/ (https://sudara.org/) If you'd like to be a guest on the Business That Matter Spotlight, click https://warrencoughlin.com/podcast/ (HERE)

Invest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Shannon Keith, Founder and Chairwoman of Sudara, whose mission is rooted in job creation and freedom-filled choice for women who want to escape sex slavery. Shannon's responsibilities include analyzing systemic issues, evaluating and forming strategic partnerships, and positioning Sudara as a leader in the social innovation space.   ⁠ Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3citN1I, Spotify https://spoti.fi/2ZUrFZc, or wherever podcasts are available!

Immediately after becoming aware of an immediate-need effort to help with the Covid crisis in India, we put this episode together. Sudara, a social enterprise clothing company focused on ending sex trafficking and the impoverishment of women in India, has just started a fundraiser to help single mothers in rural India deal with the ravages of Covid, be it by providing food or funds for vaccinations. Check out this short and powerful podcast featuring Shannon Keith, the founder and CEO of Sudara, an organization that has been saving lives and building dreams for women in India since 2005. Today, with your donation of $14 you can feed a family of four for a week in India. With that in mind, think of what $100 can do! Additionally, by buying Sudara's pajamas and loungewear that is made by women who are escaping the sex trade in India, you are supporting a company that for years has been taking women out of prostitution and despair and giving them work as garment manufacturers, and otherwise. Today, hundreds of women and their children are empowered to live meaningful and safe lives as the result of Sudara's efforts. Now, Sudara has created this Covid-19 fundraiser to save more lives. Please listen or watch and give what you can at www.Sudara.org  In this episode, learn of the staggering devastation in India and the particular risk from Covid among impoverished single mothers; find out what you can do right now to make a world of difference in someone's life; how Sudara is perfectly suited as the organization to immediately put your donation to work; why buying pajamas or loungewear from Sudara helps transform communities by removing women from the sex trade in India; and how you can do more by sharing this podcast and rallying friends, families, co-workers, and others to donate and support Sudara's mission and business.   About the Guest:  A trip to India, in 2005, inspired Shannon to take action and begin an innovative business venture. Her drive to disrupt the social enterprise space and create lasting impact for survivors and those at high risk of sex trafficking led her to found and cultivate Sudara. At its simplest level, Sudara is a clothing company that focuses on pajamas and loungewear. At a broader level, Sudara provides training for underprivileged Indian women in order for them to lead to their economic independence and gender equity. Shannon created Sudara with a mission rooted in job creation and freedom-filled choice for women who want to escape sex slavery. Over the past fifteen years, Shannon has taken the organization far and wide. Shannon has received multiple accolades and rewards for her groundbreaking conscious approach to business ventures. She has been honored as a Social Impact Winner at Oregon's largest Angel investing conference, won female Entrepreneur of the year in 2017, spoke at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKQhgifkHo (TEDx), and was a Top 25 SheEO World Venture Finalist, in addition to being featured in The Good Trade, Conscious Magazine, Real Simple, Forbes and more. Shannon is a sought-after national speaker delivering key notes and panel discussion on topics like economic development for women, how to use social business to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and why investing in women is a game changer.   https://www.sudara.org/ (https://www.sudara.org/)  https://www.instagram.com/sudaragoods/ (https://www.instagram.com/sudaragoods/) https://www.facebook.com/sudaragoods (https://www.facebook.com/sudaragoods)   About the Host: Ken Streater shares eye-opening and heartening global experiences that reflect our shared dreams and concerns. A former international river guide and adventure travel outfitter who has worked and played in 50 countries, Alaskan bush teacher turned social good entrepreneur, Fortune 500 consultant, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Ken has seen first-hand how common ground blooms...

Beautiful, comfy loungewear is only half the story at Sudara. This mission-driven company is empowering women in India, giving them skills training so they don’t end up being trafficked into brothels. Founder and CEO Shannon Keith reveals how Sudara combines purpose and profit.

Meet Shannon. Her drive to disrupt the social enterprise space and create lasting impact for sex trafficking survivors and those at risk led her to found and cultivate Sudara - a certified Benefit Corporation (our heroes!). Hers is a heroic story that started with a fork in the road. Her decision to walk the road less traveled is saving lives today and building livelihood around the globe. Join us as we talk innovative risks and celebrate women uplifting women! We'll even pass along your family holiday pajama discount code early so you can shop while you listen!Want our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community! Subscribe for free at www.weareforgood.com/hello.The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/42

Today we have Shannon Keith and her new CEO of Sudara, Inc.... Lisa Flynn! You heard that right! Shannon Keith is passing down the torch and we are happy for her to announce it here first on our podcast! We dive into some touchy subjects, but subjects that need to be heard.

Today's guest on is Shannon Keith! This is a woman business tycoon that's doing things a bit differently. What is she doing differently? She's saving the world. She is helping bring women out of sex slavery. Giving them jobs as seamstresses in India and built a multi-million dollar business doing it. This podcast goes deeper than how to build a successful company. It actually makes you start grappling with the thoughts of slavery. Not only in India, but in our country as well. It's not anything that we should ignore anymore and I hope that this can bring a lot of enlightenment to your lives. So without further or do please enjoy this very deep conversation with Shannon Keith and myself.

In the third episode of Fairlosophy, Jackie and Jen chat with Shannon Keith, founder of Sudara. Sudara is a fair trade apparel company specializing in gorgeous loungewear. Each purchase supports living-wage employment and skills training for women in India who are at a high risk or survivors of sex trafficking.In this episode:~ Shannon shares a story of how their fabric was stolen!~ Her powerful why for what she does~ How cultural nuances play a role in running a fair trade business~ Shannon shares how YOU can start being more conscious.To learn more about Sudara:Visit https://www.sudara.org/ and order a pair of punjammies!Facebook and Instagram: @sudaragoods

In the United States we still use millions of animals in laboratory experiments. It’s a secretive industry and I think, many people are under the impression that it ended years ago. Not only is it still huge, but we test on just about every type of animal one can imagine, including dogs. 70,000 dogs a year are used in laboratory experiments and a great majority of them are beagles. The heartbreaking reason that beagles are so often the dog of choice is because they’re docile, sweet, trusting, and they don’t fight back. Like all laboratory animals, their lives are miserable from the time they are born until they’re euthanized. They are taken from their mothers and are subjected to horrific cruelty, painful tests, torture, and then finally, when the experiment is over, they are killed. Shannon Keith is a superhuman. She’s the founder of Beagle Freedom Project, an organization that rescues and advocates for beagles as well as for many other animals who are tested on in laboratory experiments. She’s is also an animal rights lawyer, activist, and documentary director/producer. She has changed laws, rescued thousands of animals, brought enormous amounts of attention and awareness to issues that have been kept secret for decades, and in her spare time, she’s made three documentaries that have exposed the hidden worlds of lab testing, the fur industry, and the lives of captive primates. I’m certain that future generations will look back on what we’re currently doing to animals with shock and horror, but they’ll also be able to see that there were indeed heroes amongst us: those who gave all to battle against the incredible injustices and atrocities that so many animals face every single day. Shannon is one of the heroes. Thousands of animals are alive, safe, and free because she refuses to give up the fight.

Shannon is excited to welcome her guest this week: Shannon Keith, President and Founder of the Beagle Freedom Project (BFP). Keith's organization fights for animal rights on many levels, from fighting for legislation requiring humane treatment of laboratory animals to physically rescuing beagles used in laboratory testing and helping them assimilate into life outside of the lab - and ultimately finding them loving homes. Beagles are the most popular breed for lab use because of their friendly, docile, trusting, forgiving, people-pleasing personalities. Most beagles used in experiments have never seen grass, the sun, or anything outside the walls of a laboratory. They have received little or no affection & are often afraid of people. Beagle Freedom Project is doing some amazing work in bringing joy & love to these animals. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

Join Midwest Mommas as we chat with founder and CEO of Sudara, Shannon Keith.  She shares her passion for empowering women and ending human trafficking.  Their products support living-wage employment and skills training for women in India who are at high risk or survivors of sex trafficking.  Thanks for listening!

Shannon Keith, CEO of Sudara, speaks about her passion for social entrepreneurship and the journey towards creating her ethical apparel brand. Sudara is a company that aims to help minimize sex-trafficking in India by providing options for women who would typically have to sell their bodies for survival. Working through organizations that offer training and job placement for such at-risk women, the company enables them to have a life of their own choosing. Pursuing business opportunities and fair trade, Shannon hopes that one day there will be no need for a distinction between business and ethics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

About Shannon: Shannon Keith is the founder and CEO of Sudara, a thriving B corp and apparel brand that makes striking beautiful loungewear. Sudara’s mission is rooted in job creation for women in India who are at a high risk or survivors of sex trafficking. More than a give-back model, Sudara enables women to have freedom-filled choices for themselves and for their families. Shannon is a 2016 Bend Venture Conference Social Impact Winner, TedX Speaker and was selected as a Top 25 SheEO World Venture Finalist.   Places to Find Shannon: Sudara’s https://www.sudara.org/pages/our-team (website). Article from https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/324448 (Entrepreneur magazine). Sudara on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sudaragoods/ (@sudaragoods) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-keith-03819a36 (@shannonkeith)   Show Notes: [3:00] minute: Set the stage for us, we know a trip to India changed your life at one point, but where were you before that? Married without kids in southern California, had a corporate career, and was doing some humanitarian work and world travel. Passion for the poor and marginalized, and wanted to help those who lacked opportunity. Fell in love with India on a trip in 2004 and started to go back yearly. Donated a water well that ended up going in a red light district, and learned a lot about human trafficking while being there for the dedication of the well. Began focusing on job creation for the women in danger there to try and set them up long term. [7:00] minute: Sustainability is key, you didn’t want to put a band-aid on the problem and hope it goes away as you are really just solving a temporary pain, vs creating jobs which is a permanent scaleable solution. This was all in 2005, way before B-corps, and at the time the American way was just throwing money at problems. She saw the changes that needed to be made and that helped her focus on the job creation / sustainable solutions. [8:20] minute: Before all this, what were you doing career wise? Corporate sales, which allowed her to be social and be around people – which she loved and was a skill that was then transferable to her work now. Her past career helped her narrow down and go with the idea of women’s pajamas as a product for the women in India to make and sell. [9:30] minute: Once you had this inspiration and decided you wanted to create these clothes and set up this company, what were the first few months like, how did you get it started? All her friends were starting families and her and her partner were struggling to get pregnant. She chose to see this as an advantage that gave them the freedom to travel the world. Had to break through the stigma that non-profits were the things that helped out people in need, as the idea of business as a solution wasn’t as popular. [12:00] minute: How did it evolve then from the idea of a non-profit into the B-corp model? Definition of a B-corp: designation by the IRS that puts the benefit or the mission of the company on par with profitability. Started as a 501c3 non-profit and ran that way for years before she was able to make the change happen into a hybrid for-profit and non-profit combined model. [14:20] minute: When did you quit your day job then? Not immediately as she had the luxury of time off to be able to take trips to India and begin the groundwork. Wanted to put in the research and leg-work to make sure what they were going to do would work and there would be interest on the receiving end. Wanted to avoid the “big white savior” complex. Once there was a small staff and things were really starting to run, she quit her job, her family moved, and she stayed on the board of the non-profit. To secure the transition from a non-profit to a for-profit business she had to purchase the operations side of the non-profit. Rebranded as Sudara, Inc. [20:30] minute: What an amazing gift...

Jane Velez-Mitchell interviews Shannon Keith, the head of RescueFreedomProject.org. This organization negotiates with laboratories to get dogs and other animals out of cages and release them to good homes. Their organization became a global phenomenon after a video they produced went viral. It showed beagles, who were freed from labs, touching grass for the first time and experiencing freedom from a cage for the first time. You will cry.

Jane Velez-Mitchell interviews Shannon Keith, the head of RescueFreedomProject.org. This organization negotiates with laboratories to get dogs and other animals out of cages and release them to good homes. Their organization became a global phenomenon after a video they produced went viral. It showed beagles, who were freed from labs, touching grass for the first time and experiencing freedom from a cage for the first time. You will cry.

Chrissy Gonzalez is a yoga instructor in the Chicago area and has some wonderful animal rescue stories. She shares about Lemmy, a german shepherd; Abby, a poodle mix; Ghost, an Italian Mastiff; and Saxon, a pitbull mix. If you want to learn more about Chrissy, her yoga classes, and see some beautiful dog photos, go to our show notes at http://thisispawprint.com/51. Chrissy was born in Venezuela, grew up in Miami, Florida, lived in Los Angeles, California for several years, and now lives in Chicago, Illinois with her husband Dean. Website https://chrissylovesyoga.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Chrissy-loves-yoga-197322216978415/?fref=ts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrissylovesyoga/   Equinox in Chicago https://www.equinox.com/clubs/chicago/goldcoast Namaskar Yoga http://www.namaskaryoga.com/ Chrissy is a vegan, and here’s one recipe she shares on her blog https://chrissylovesyoga.com/2015/06/22/sunday-vegan-kale-yeah/   ARME (Animal Rescue, Media, & Education) is the organization behind the Beagle Freedom Project. Because so many beagles are used in medical research, ARME coordinates to save these dogs in coordination with the labs. Shannon Keith is ARME’s president and founder. http://www.beaglefreedomproject.org/ http://armeteam.org/ If you want the two free dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is a musician based in Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights.  http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com

Shannon Keith is on a mission to save adoptable animals used in product research. Her Beagle Freedom Project just received $500,000 from Microsoft as winners by popular vote in a global contest, last month pulled off an historic research animal rescue, and has a new program using the Freedom of Information Act to save even more. You can help =) Listen in...

In today's program, we're going to speaking to Silvie Bordeaux, an angel who is helping blind dogs stay safe by providing halos to them!  Confused?  Don't worry.  Silvie will explain more shortly. Then, after our halftime break, Shannon Keith, the president and founder of the Beagle Freedom Project will be stopping by to talk about her organization's rescue missions to save dogs from a miserable life and early death in animal testing facilities.

 Listen to the Healthy Voyager Radio right here!! Featuring filmmaker, Shannon Keith as well as producer and activist, Libra Max:Listen to this week's Healthy Voyager Radio by clicking this link Next show we chat with organic pet food maker, Donna Barrish and hippotherapist, Joann Benjamin!!

 Listen to the Healthy Voyager Radio right here!! Featuring Robert Cheeke and veg travel pioneer, Happy Cow's Eric Brent:Listen to this week's Healthy Voyager Radio by clicking this linkNext show we chat with filmmaker, Shannon Keith as well as producer and activist, Libra Max !!